Counselling Adolescents : The Proactive Approach for Young People

Counselling Adolescents introduces the theory, principles and proactive skills and techniques of counselling this client group, emphasising the importance of understanding each client as a unique individual in the transition from childhood to adult. The Sixth Edition incorporates:

• Contemporary challenges that shape adolescent development and mental health: the effects of the pandemic, influence of digital environments and social media, and broader family, peer, global and environmental concerns;
• Developments in reflective practice, confidentiality, privacy and the use of technology to ensure practitioners are equipped to navigate the complexities of modern service delivery;
• Content on intersectionality, highlighting how overlapping aspects of identity interact to influence each young person’s experience;
• New case studies that reflect diverse identities and model inclusive, culturally responsive practice;
• Updated Further Resources to support learning;
• An online Resource site with a downloadable 12-session adolescent peer counselling training programme.

An ideal resource for trainee and qualified professionals working with adolescents in counselling and psychotherapy, social work, mental health nursing and education.